Archive For Rumors Category

God of War Studio’s Next Game is “Going Well,” Directed by Cory Barlog – Rumor

God of War Studio’s Next Game is “Going Well,” Directed by Cory Barlog – Rumor

The project is reportedly Sony Santa Monica's "next big thing," though whether it's connected to the rumored side-scroller is unknown.

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Will Only Feature a Campaign, No Multiplayer – Rumour

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Will Only Feature a Campaign, No Multiplayer – Rumour

Rumours also indicate that one of the projects - believed to be a multiplayer game - has recently received several internal updates.

Forza Horizon 5 Reportedly Sold 2 Million Units on PS5 in its First Month

Forza Horizon 5 Reportedly Sold 2 Million Units on PS5 in its First Month

Playground Games' open-world racer debuted on Sony's console last April and has seemingly become another multiplatform success.

Need for Speed Franchise Has Been Shelved by EA – Rumour

Need for Speed Franchise Has Been Shelved by EA – Rumour

The idea that the franchise is coming to an end came courtesy of a post by a contributor for EA-funded car culture website Speedhunters.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Will be Priced at €599, Xbox Ally X at €899 – Rumour

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Will be Priced at €599, Xbox Ally X at €899 – Rumour

The leaked pricing is believed to have been a mistake by Asus, and indicates that a launch date announcement might be coming soon.

Multiple Fallout Projects Are in Development at Bethesda – Rumour

Multiple Fallout Projects Are in Development at Bethesda – Rumour

One of the projects is said to be the "one you're all wanting", which could very well be the long-rumoured Fallout 3 remaster.

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

This comes as a follow-up to a previous report that "lost" revenue from first-party titles on the service isn't considered.

Xbox Received Unrealistic Financial Requirements From Microsoft CFO – Rumor

Xbox Received Unrealistic Financial Requirements From Microsoft CFO – Rumor

These requirements will reportedly continue hurting the company's Gaming division, which recently faced extensive layoffs.

Microsoft Taking Banjo-Kazooie Pitches, Toys for Bob and Moon Studios Interested – Rumor

Microsoft Taking Banjo-Kazooie Pitches, Toys for Bob and Moon Studios Interested – Rumor

There's reportedly always been "outside interest" in revisiting the Banjo-Kazooie franchise but Rare was more interested in new IPs.

Techland Developing New Call of Juarez Title – Rumor

Techland Developing New Call of Juarez Title – Rumor

The studio's fantasy action RPG has also reportedly been cancelled, having faced issues with leadership and Unreal Engine.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Images and Details Leak – Classes, Vehicles, and More Revealed

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Images and Details Leak – Classes, Vehicles, and More Revealed

Choosing one of four classes, players venture out into mission zones to complete various objectives and slay hordes of zombies.

Forza Motorsport Series Has Been Cancelled – Rumour

Forza Motorsport Series Has Been Cancelled – Rumour

Reports indicate that the simulation-styled racing franchise has been cancelled along with Turn 10's getting hit by massive cuts.

Kojima Productions’ OD Remains in Development With Xbox Game Studios – Rumor

Kojima Productions’ OD Remains in Development With Xbox Game Studios – Rumor

The Death Stranding 2 director's horror title allegedly sought a new publisher after Microsoft's recent wave of layoffs.

Phil Spencer Enjoyed ZeniMax Online Studios’ Blackbird Before its Cancellation – Rumour

Phil Spencer Enjoyed ZeniMax Online Studios’ Blackbird Before its Cancellation – Rumour

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty had to reportedly pull the controller away from Spencer when he tried an early build in March.

MindsEye Developers Notified of Job Risks, CEO Blames “External and Internal” Saboteurs – Rumour

MindsEye Developers Notified of Job Risks, CEO Blames “External and Internal” Saboteurs – Rumour

Studio head Leslie Benzies has also reportedly addressed the team, talking about BARB bouncing back and MindsEye getting a relaunch.

ZeniMax Online Studios’ In-Development Sci-Fi MMO Has Been Cancelled – Rumour

ZeniMax Online Studios’ In-Development Sci-Fi MMO Has Been Cancelled – Rumour

The MMO, codenamed internally as Blackbird, was reportedly in good shape and getting ready to enter full production before being cut.

Battlefield 6’s Single-Player Campaign Development is Reportedly Far Behind Milestones

Battlefield 6’s Single-Player Campaign Development is Reportedly Far Behind Milestones

Ridgeline Studios, the original team on the campaign, allegedly shut down with "nothing left" for other studios to build upon.

Battlefield 6 Development is Facing Problems With Hitting Internal Milestones and Budgets – Rumour

Battlefield 6 Development is Facing Problems With Hitting Internal Milestones and Budgets – Rumour

EA's leadership has reportedly set a target of 100 million players or more over a set period for the next mainline Battlefield.

Halo Studios Tensions Were Reportedly High Before Lay-Offs

Halo Studios Tensions Were Reportedly High Before Lay-Offs

One employee noted that Phil Spencer's email announcing the lay-offs also bragging about Xbox profits led to them being "super pissed".

The Initiative Has Shut Down, Xbox Has Over 40 Projects in “Active Development” – Rumor

The Initiative Has Shut Down, Xbox Has Over 40 Projects in “Active Development” – Rumor

In an internal email, Xbox's Matt Booty said the layoffs and project cancellations represent "a broader effort to adjust priorities."